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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 762.84 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 762.84 and 393.53 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 762.84 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/762.84 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 762.84 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 300,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,196.61/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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